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Current Issues in Church Law & Tax, with Matt Branaugh (Podcast Ep 019)
Karl Vaters interviews Matt Branaugh about topics of concern to every church leader, including The Top 5 Reasons Churches End Up in Court, the latest on Ministers Housing Allowance, and more.
The Small Church In God’s Mission, with Bob Roberts Jr. (Podcast Ep 018)
Karl Vaters has a free-wheeling conversation with Bob Roberts Jr. that touches on many subjects, all of which can help every church and every church leader.
Pastoral Transition, with Gary Garcia (Podcast Ep 017)
Karl Vaters interviews Gary Garcia again. This time about pastoral transition. Specifically, how Gary became the pastor after working for Karl, while Karl stayed on staff working for Gary.
Being The Church Isn’t Enough: 11 Reasons We Also Need To Go
The church is God’s people gathered and God’s people sent. The gathering (going to church) matters just as much as the sending (being the church).
How Not To Overstay Your Pastoral Calling
Letting go is a skill that has to be learned. It takes years of preparation and practice.
Pastoral Longevity and Ministry Partnership, with Gary Garcia (Podcast Ep 016)
Karl Vaters interviews Gary Garcia about their 29-year-long ministry partnership in the same church, including the benefits and challenges of longevity.
Intentional Interim Pastors, with Tom Harris (Podcast Ep 015)
Karl Vaters interviews Tom Harris about the importance of interim pastorates, including how an intentional interim can help prepare a church to hit the ground running when they call a new pastor.
9 Reasons Some Pastors Overstay Their Calling
In general, longer pastoral stays are better than a series of short ones. But even good pastors can stay too long. Here are some reasons why.
The Value Of Long-Term Pastorates, with Rich Brown (Podcast Ep 014)
Karl Vaters interviews Rich Brown about why long-term pastorates are good for the church, the pastor, the pastor’s family, and for the community we’re called to reach.
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Karl Vaters produces resources for Helping Small Churches Thrive at KarlVaters.com.
He's the author of five books on church leadership, including his newest, De-Sizing the Church: How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next. His other books include The Grasshopper Myth and Small Church Essentials.
Karl also hosts a bi-weekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry, featuring in-depth interviews about topics that concern pastors, especially those who minister in a small church context. He has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years, so he speaks and writes from decades of hands-on pastoral experience.
You can follow Karl on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn, or Contact Karl to inquire about speaking, writing, and consultation.
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